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My name is Carolyn Elefant. I am the founder of the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant, www.carolynelefant.com. To learn more about me, you can visit my website, www.carolynelefant.com or... more

My name is Carolyn Elefant. I am the founder of the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant, www.carolynelefant.com. To learn more about me, you can visit my website, www.carolynelefant.com or my blogs, www.fercfights.com and www.renewablesoffshore.com.

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I have been litigating cases in Maryland for almost 20 years, although sometimes I am called on to represent clients in other states as well. During law school, I gained valuable... more

I have been litigating cases in Maryland for almost 20 years, although sometimes I am called on to represent clients in other states as well. During law school, I gained valuable appellate and criminal investigation experience at the Office of the Maryland Attorney General. After graduating in 1993, I was law clerk to the Honorable Paul H. Weinstein. I then served four years as an Assistan...view profile

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English Version: After enjoying many years of public service in the State of Maryland and military agencies, I entered private practice to help people in need of legal assistance. To... more

English Version: After enjoying many years of public service in the State of Maryland and military agencies, I entered private practice to help people in need of legal assistance. To this new practice, I bring fluency in Spanish and a wealth of criminal law experience from my previous appellate practice, and my days as a prosecutor and JAG trial attorney. In Spanish: Despues de ...view profile

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I work part-time as a Judge of the Orphans' Court for Baltimore County which overseesestate administration and the guardianship of minors in Baltimore County, Maryland. The balance of... more

I work part-time as a Judge of the Orphans' Court for Baltimore County which overseesestate administration and the guardianship of minors in Baltimore County, Maryland. The balance of my time is devoted to the pratice of family law and my appeallate practice.

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If you file a lawsuit and lose the case, you can appeal the decision to the next highest court, which is called the appellate court. Appellate lawyers often specialize in arguing appeals; that is, they specialize in arguing why the decision of the lower court was wrong (or why it was right, for the party that won). Appellate attorneys specialize in appeals because they understand the specific and detailed rules that must be followed. It is possible to lose an appeal on technicalities, even when the law is on your side. If you want to appeal the outcome of the trial court, or if you need to argue against another person's appeal, you should work with an appellate attorney.